JAMB - English Language (1998 - No. 36)
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Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice.
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice.
taste a repeat of the examination
suffer the consequences of his action
bear the burnt of the disgrace
forfeit the opportunity of further education
Explanation
The phrase "stew in his juice" is an idiom that means someone should suffer the unpleasant consequences of their own actions or mistakes. In this case, the student found guilty of examination malpractice would have to face the repercussions of their wrongdoing.
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